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It is anticipated that the technology will be adopted at scale across all textile processing sites and facilities in Benin and across the African sub-continent. © FibreTrace

08/12/2021 – Africa’s first fully traceable cotton supply chain

Africa’s first fully traceable cotton supply chain

ARISE IIP and FibreTrace collaborate for pilot program

The partnership between FibreTrace and ARISE IIP will bring full traceability to the first of their kind, vertically integrated mills in the Republic of ... By Editorial staff

EU-27 T&C Turnover: rebased quarterly index (pre-pandemic level 2019Q4=100) © Euratex

02/11/2021 – Euratex economic survey

Euratex economic survey

New challenges after the recovery from Covid19-crisis

Euratex’ latest economic survey shows: European Textiles and Clothing (T&C) industry is coming out of the Covid19-crisis, but faces new challenges ahead. By Editorial staff

Even though rural electrification has seen significant progress, at least 250 million people in Africa still live without electricity. © ArtushFoto/stock.adobe.com

01/12/2021 – SDG 7 – affordable and clean energy for all

SDG 7 – affordable and clean energy for all

An action agenda for Africa’s electricity sector

A new scientific article outlines how to undertake the much needed expansion and modernization of Africa’s electricity sector. The article highlights the ... By Editorial staff

Kinematics from design studio Nervous System. The first 3D-printed dress, made from a single piece © Photo: Nervous System/ Steve Marsel Studio

23/03/2018 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Innovation foundation in fashion

The mega trends technology and sustainability create innovative approaches to fashion driven by state-of-the-art know-how and environmental awareness. By Editorial staff

19/10/2018 – 75th years Manteco

75th years Manteco

An anniversary year with art

2018 has been a year rich in events at Manteco to celebrate its 75th anniversary By Editorial staff

The pandemic is not yet fully controlled, global freight remains unreliable and expensive, and cost for energy and global commodities is increasing. © Stockfotos-MG/stock.adobe.com

27/09/2021 – Manufacturing costs continue to rise

Manufacturing costs continue to rise

Indorama must pass on costs to customers

The cost inflations have reached a level that Indorama can no longer offset. Therefore, the manufacturer will increase the price effective October 1st ... By Editorial staff

There have been capacity bottlenecks in sea freight between China and Europe for months. © donvictori0/stock.adobe.com

21/09/2021 – Freight costs

Freight costs

Pandemic brings record prices until well after Christmas

Importers of consumer goods from Asia will have to contend with a lack of freight capacities and exploding transport costs for goods from the Far East. By Editorial staff